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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 710.08 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 710.08 and 253.91 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 710.08 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/710.08 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 710.08 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 180,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,296.41/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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